Rebels Renew Fighting and Diaz Officials Asked to Resign
Reports from northern Mexico detail renewed clashes between rebels and federals in Coahuila and Chihuahua. In Casas Grandes 150 citizens defend the town as troops engage rebels on the Galeana road. A separate battle near Coyome involves 70 government volunteers and 160 rebels with heavy losses. Ciudad Juarez officials Francisco Portillo and Jefe Politicio resignations are sought, linked to customs inspector Cavazas. Melcher in Albany faces first degree murder indictment for poisoning.
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el Paso
Tex
Aj N
Mexico
Coahuila
James Sharpe
Chihuahua
Casas Grande
Galeana
Honce’s
Casas Grandes
Coyome
Herandez
Ciudad Portifico Diaz
Fagle Pass
M.cavazas
Juarez
Cavazas
Diaz
Peace Restored at Hart, Schaffner & Marx Garment Factories
Chicago January 17 Twelve thousand arment workers on strike since September 29 were returned to work at Hart Schaffner and Marx factories. Pickets withdrawn, unions vow continued action against association houses, with a strike fund goal of one hundred unions pledging $100 each.
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Chicago
Arment
Foryeight
Hart, Chaffner & Marx
Adicals
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Rder
Garment Workers’ Union
Flart
Schaffner & Marx
Boy Poisoner on Trial for Killing Her Son
Edith Melcher pleads not guilty to murdering her infant son as a trial opens in Albany New York. Prosecutors contend the mother poisoned the child, while defense seeks dismissal or reduced charges. Witnesses вызывают testimony on the alleged poisoning.
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Edith Melcher
Large Chicago Fire Totals Near Million Dollars
A third floor blaze at Currier Publishing on Monroe and Clinton tied up traction, sent hotel occupants into the street, and caused about 100000 dollars in damage. Combined with three other fires, Chicago’s losses approach one million. Strong water pressure halted spread to nearby warehouses and factories.
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Chicago
Currier Publishing Company
Monroe
Clinton
Pur telle & Co President Files Bankruptcy Petition
Eugene B. Purtelle, head of Purtelle & Co. stock and bond dealers at 222 La Salle Street, files for bankruptcy in the U S district court. Liabilities total $707,933.11 with assets of $50,989.43, most liabilities listed as unsecured. most debts are joint in partnership ventures.
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Chicago
Eugene B. Purtelle
Purtelle & Co
la Salle Street
United States District Court
Explosion in Tunnel Shatters Chicago Worksite
Explosion occurred in the southwest land tunnel off East Seventy third street under Lake Michigan when dynamite blew up after a pick strike. Two workers were perhaps fatally injured and several others hurt as rocks flew in a panic among 26 men at the site. The tunnel, 4800 feet offshore, had an earlier crib burned two years ago with many lives lost. Victims were employed by the George W Jackson company and were trimming an unused tunnel.
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Chicago
Land
East Seventy-third Street
Lake Michigan
George W. Jackson Company
Mour Will Leaves Million to Education Religion and Charity
New York on January 17 reports the will of Mrs Emilie H Mour widow of William Mour who died December 2 19xx leaving most of an estate valued over 1 million to educational religious and charitable organizations and civic causes. Two of the beneficiaries include trustees named and the will provides modest legacies to others including a coachman and several heirs.
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New York
Emilie H. Mour
William Mour
Tusleree
Howard Wriveretiy
Iowa Deadlock Perilous U.S. Senate Ballot In Des Moines
Des Moines reports no break in candidate ranks for the U.S. Senate as legislators return from recess. Democrats back Claud R. Porter with 34 votes while Senator Young holds 41 votes in both houses, signaling a deadlock on today’s ballot.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Claud R. Porter
Senate
House
Young
Fall ends bout ends in hotel window tragedy
John Anderson and Ben Christensen died instantly after a third story hotel window collapsed during a so called friendly tussle. The men toppled from the sash onto cobblestones as hotel staff cleared the room for the struggle.
License To Drink Proposed To Boost Revenue
Representative Calvert of Kenton County prepares a bill to issue drink licenses to individuals who prove their habit does not interfere with work. The plan aims to raise state revenues while reducing drunkenness by licensing only responsible drinkers.
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Indianapolis
Calvert
Kenton County
Capital Giant Dead in Washington at 34
John Turner, 7 feet 7 inches tall, a fixture in the national capital, died at Washington Asylum hospital. He was 34, an invalid from infantry, unable to read or write, and spent much of his life dozing in various hospitals as a coffin of unusual size is prepared for his body.
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Washington
Jan
John Turner
National Capital
Washington Asylum
Turner
Markets show varied livestock prices across Chicago Omaha and East Buffalo
Chicago hogs sold at 7.70 to 8.10 for heavy to good to choice pigs with receipts at 36 000 while cattle saw 6.40 to 9.50 for prime fat steers and related cow calf divisions. Omaha receipts 4800 with steady cattle market and hogs 5c lower. East Buffalo reports strong cattle hogs and lamb prices with heavy hogs at 8.20 to 8.25 and best lambs at 8.75.
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Omaha
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Youthful Crook Held for Crimes in New York Court
A 18 year old boy appeared in Jefferson Market Court wearing a dress suit and cape hat as hotel detectives and railroad officials filed complaints. He claimed New Orleans as his home and asked to write to his mother while magistrate Herbert set examination dates and bail. Reports from inspectors and merchants described thefts including a suit case, $75 in Chicago via a worthless check, and clothes bought for $38.
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New York
Herbert
Jeferson Market Court
Emile
Wes
New Orleans
Rat Road
Charles 8. Rougher
Knickerbocker
Petite Arceny
Yooung Man
Illerbert
Spencer and Rykert
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
Martin McLean
Browning, King & Co
Shott
Martinique
New York Central
Bail Set On Grand Larceny Charge After Complaint
A complaint from the Pennsylvania railroad prompted bail of $2,000 for a suspect charged with grand larceny. The remaining prisoners may appeal to the higher court if the accused is held for trial.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Banister Slide Fatal Claim in Bronx Home
New York police report Charles Mayer died after attempting a banister slide from the second to the first floor in his Bronx home. He fell halfway and struck the hallway floor, crushing his skull.
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New York
Charles Mayer
Bronx
Red Cross Sends 10000 in Chinese Famine Aid
Washington January 1947 The American Red Cross has sent 5000 to aid famine sufferers in China, bringing total relief contributions to 10000. The remittance followed a cablegram from Shanghai warning that the famine was rapidly worsening.
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Red Cross
China
Washington
American Red Cross
Shanghai
Massive 250000 Fire Hits Winnipeg Wholesale Block
A blaze in Winnipeg on January 17 caused damage estimated at 250900 dollars or more to the Kelly building, a wholesale block housing eleven firms. The adjacent wholesale blocks also burned, with tenants dealing in tobacco, furs, stationery, groceries, and pavers.
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Winnipeg
Man
Kelly
Weather bulletin from U S Weather Bureau
Latest observations from the U S Weather Bureau in Washington provide current conditions and atmospheric readings. Data cover regional temperatures humidity pressure wind and precipitation notes useful to daily weather forecasting.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington
Weather Outlook for Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin
Rain or snow is expected today with likely continuation tomorrow. Easterly winds are forecast across Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin bringing unsettled conditions.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Nominee Pedro De Aldrey Confirmed as Porto Rico Justice
The senate in executive session confirmed Pedro De Aldrey of Porto Rico as associate justice of the supreme court of Porto Rico. Taftville Connecticut saw James Graham confirmed as postmaster at that place.
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Pedro de Aldrey
Bench
James Graham
Washington
Senate
Porto Rico
Supreme Court of
Taftville
Conn
Sheehan Receives Majority Pledged Votes in Caucus
Albany January 17 Democratic leaders held a caucus for United States senator. William F. Sheehan captured 91 pledged votes with 62 for Sheehan and 22 for Shepard 7 for Herrick in the roll call while 20 members were absent. The move to make Sheehan the unanimous nominee was adopted, but 101 votes are needed to elect if all 201 lawmakers are present.
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Albany
United States
Sheehan
Shepard
Herrick
Donovan
William F. Sheehan
Well Known Doctor Dead in Rochester
Rochester Jan 17 Dr William S Ely prominent physician and former president of the New York State Medical Society dies at his home in Rochester after long career in the east with wide influence in medicine.
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Rochester
William S Ely
East
New York State Medical Society
Lost Man in Swamp near Swan Creek
William Deegan a 55 year old man with slight mental impairment was found in a swamp near the Caledonia coal mine after missing from home since Thursday. He suffered cuts from brush and frozen grass and his boots were worn away. Workmen found him near a frozen tipple, he was taken to a warm room and fed, an act deemed remarkable recovery after exposure. He had wandered miles from Saginaw.
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Saginaw, Mich
William Deegan
Caledonia
Swan Creek
Sheriff's Department
Deegan
Saginaw
Market prices and receipts in Chicago hogs and cattle
Chicago markets list hogs receipts and prices with estimates for today and tomorrow. Hogs range from 7.70 to 8.05 for various grades and cattle prices from 4.80 to 7.00 with steady to strong trends. Also notes on sheep and Western cattle with specific price bands and totals.
Washington City Market Prices Mixed Across Staples
The list shows oats, corn meal, buckwheat, straw, flour, bran, and various poultry items with scattered prices. Eggs, rice, and other items appear with unreadable values due to OCR errors.
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Washington City
Consign Your Live Stock Direct to John A Babcock
U S Yards Chicago Illinois rooms 27 3 main floor exchange facility lists consignments for live stock direct to commission merchant John A Babcock at the Chicago exchange hubs.
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Consign
STOGE
John A. Babcock
U. S. Yards
Chicago
Prentice to resign as New York Republican chair
New York leaders plan to select a new Republican state committee chairman with Taft in mind. Old guard and progressive factions agree to unite before a White House meeting, with Ezra P. Prentice and several party figures attending. Senator Root will join the discussions to restore harmony for next year’s campaign.
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New York
Taft
Republican State Committee
Old Guard
New York Committee
Ezra P. Prentice
Wim
White House
Senator Root
Mr. Prentice
J. Sleat Fassett
Francis Hendricks
Timothy L. Woodruff
George W Aldridge
Lloyd C. Griscom
Republican Organization
Herbert Parsons
Samuel S. Koenig
Saratoga
Roosevelt
Missing Balloon Bodies Found in Gondola in Pomerania
Berlin Jan 17 The German balloon Hildebrandt missing since Dec 29 after ascent at Sedorf was found in Pomerania. The bodies of Dr Roehrs and a companion were in the gondola. They had planned a forty eight hour voyage and were last seen after departure toward the Baltic Sea with a sighting over Hoegannes, Sweden on Jan 4.
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Berlin
Hildebrandt
Sedorf
Pomerania
Pressia
Roebrs
Baltic Sea
Hoegannes
Sweden
Miners Gather in Columbus for National Union Convention
About 1,000 delegates from across the country attend the United Mine Workers of America national convention in Columbus Ohio. A major issue is the proposed move of the national headquarters from Indianapolis to Columbus with supporters predicting L Lewis will be elected.
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Columbus
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
L. Lewis
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